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    Master of Accounting

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    Edmonton, CAMAccIn-person8 months
    CA$60,921.00
    Tuition
    over 8mo
    32
    Cohort
    students
    36
    Credits
    CA$135.00
    App fee

    Master of Accounting at University of Alberta is a 36-credit, 8-month, in-person MAcc program based in Edmonton, CA. Tuition is CA$60,921.

    About the program

    The program covers the full CPA Professional Education Program including core modules, electives, and capstone projects over two intensive summer terms, supplemented by courses in project management, strategic thinking, negotiation, and influence. It prepares students for the CPA Common Final Examination while allowing full-time work during the rest of the year to meet practical experience requirements.

    Focus: coursework
    QS Accounting and Finance: 121 | Maclean's Best University Business Programs: 6

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Nov 1, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Nov 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 100 (with no less than 21 on each band)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.0 (with no band less than 6.0)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    3 years PGWP (Canada)

    CA$16,800.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Accounting at University of Alberta cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Accounting at University of Alberta is CA$60,921 across 36 required credits.
    Is Master of Accounting at University of Alberta online or in-person?
    Master of Accounting at University of Alberta is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Accounting at University of Alberta take to complete?
    Master of Accounting at University of Alberta is structured around 8 months and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Accounting at University of Alberta?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0/4.0
    How large is the Master of Accounting at University of Alberta cohort?
    Master of Accounting at University of Alberta typically enrolls around 32 students per cohort.